The ‘Déjà vu’ Question
The 'Deja vu' question is one that comes up almost as often as I engage people in conversations. It's a fascinating identity question that sometimes takes maturity and wisdom to answer. Other times, it's simply a question that becomes a
One Year On
MasterChef UK 2022! "Olayemi can cook" One year later and it's time to celebrate the anniversary of a new start of my food journey. Going on to MasterChef UK 2022 was a life changing experience that handed me a lot
Three Life Rules
There are many rules of life; today I share my thoughts on four of them: 1. Go after what you want 2. Ask or the answer remains No 3. Ask for a chance to get a 'Yes' 4. Get your attitude right
Proud To Be Me
Black history month is what it says on the thing. It is an opportunity to remember our history, but why is that important? That's the question we need to ask? Why is anyone's history important and what should we do when
Life Goes On
Life goes on regardless of who we are or what we are going through. Life never stops for any of us so it's up to us to come to terms with the realities of life and learn to make the most
Thank You Ma’am For Your Service
This week, the United Kingdom prepares to bury the Queen. The phrase, 'thank you ma'am' will be on our minds and lips. I join them in thanking the Queen for her selfless service and unceasing dedication. There are many 'Queens' out there
What A Difference A Day Makes
24 hours is a long enough time to make a difference in our or someone' else's life. Over the past week, the United Kingdom has gone through many significant 24-hour periods. This reminds us of the power and potential of 24 hours
Live Well, Fight Well, Die Well
I hear of friends, families, school mates, celebrities and strangers passing on almost on a weekly basis. And I am reminded of the brevity of life. As death will come when it comes, how do we prepare for it? We prepare
Not So Bad News Afterall
We all have things we think we can't live without and situations that we believe we can't survive. But is that really true? What happened with the past fears that manifested? How many of us are still standing despite what we
The Place Of Quietness
As someone with a preference for introversion, I often find myself feeling bad because I can't always fit the moulds that others have for me. I am learning fast that the being me is the only way to live a fulfilled